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Why most businesses fail, and solid tips for design business success

Posted February 16th, 2012 by April Greer .

Most businesses fail not because their owners aren’t good at what they do. A design studio doesn’t generally fail because they create poor designs. A
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My 10 Freelance Design Business Goals + Tips for Setting Yours

Posted February 8th, 2012 by April Greer .

Your design business will DIE without solid goals. April’s new post today is a must-read for any designer who hopes to get anywhere in business.
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Minimize client revisions by pitching your proof like this:

Posted February 1st, 2012 by April Greer .

If you’re anything like me, the absolute very last thing on your mind after finalizing a proof is your pitch. At this point you’re reeking
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Help me name my design business! + tips on naming yours

Posted January 23rd, 2012 by April Greer .

GDB readers, it’s time to name my freelance business, and I really need your help. But first, a little back story: When I got laid
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Are you turning into the client you hate the most?

Posted January 18th, 2012 by April Greer .

Every designer has that high-maintenance client who always needs their projects rushed to the highest priority. You know, the one that calls at 4:30pm on
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Save your Business Reputation with these 5 Design File Tips

Posted November 30th, 2011 by April Greer .

First, a note from Preston: Hey GDB Readers, you may have noticed a few articles recently from April Greer here at GDB. She’s an excellent
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The secret to saving an underpriced design project (and avoiding it next time)

Posted November 18th, 2011 by April Greer .

One of my very first clients asked me to redesign a “simple” website. Being a young graphic designer, I was so excited that someone was
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Are Your Communication Skills Scaring Away Your Design Clients?

Posted November 2nd, 2011 by April Greer .

In this age of instant messaging and texting, usage of proper English (or whatever language you’re communicating in) has become a rarity. It’s not uncommon
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